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Ansarullah

Ansarullah

A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite

Shiite

represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
Resistance

Resistance

Axis of Resistances refers to countries and movements with common political goal, i.e., resisting against Zionist regime, America and other western powers. Iran, Syria, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Palestine are considered as the Axis of Resistance.
Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban

Taliban

Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
  Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism is an extremist pseudo-Sunni movement, which labels non-Wahhabi Muslims as apostates thus paving the way for their bloodshed.
Kurds

Kurds

Kurds are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region, which spans adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They are an Iranian people and speak the Kurdish languages, which form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian branch of Iranian languages.
NATO

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949.
Islamic Awakening

Islamic Awakening

Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda

A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Mamadani Wins: A Pro-Palestinian Mayor Now Leads Heart of US Capitalism
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Mamadani Wins: A Pro-Palestinian Mayor Now Leads Heart of US Capitalism

Thursday 6 November 2025
Mamadani does not hide his opposition to capitalism or support to the Palestinian cause. Alwaght- Just one year ago, Zahran Mamdani was unknown in politics. Today, he is the mayor of US's largest and most commercial city. The 34-year-old American is now set to become New York City's first Mu ...
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What’s behind Tel Aviv Announcing Rafah a "Closed Military Zone?
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What’s behind Tel Aviv Announcing Rafah a "Closed Military Zone?

Saturday 8 November 2025 ،
Israel is taking steps for a broader freedom of action on the border with Egypt amid shifting regional dynamics. Alwaght- Amid the regional and international pressure on Tel Aviv to act on the terms of the ceasefire in Gaza, the Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz in a message announced the Gaza b ...
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Iran Willing to Help Address Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Disputes, Says Araghchi
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Iran Willing to Help Address Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Disputes, Says Araghchi

Sunday 9 November 2025 ،
ran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has expressed readiness to assist in resolving the heightened Pakistan-Afghanistan border tensions ALWAGHT- Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has expressed readiness to assist in resolving the heightened Pakistan-Afghanistan border tensions triggered ...
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Will Tensions in Morocco Subside after UNSC’s Western Sahara Resolution?
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Will Tensions in Morocco Subside after UNSC’s Western Sahara Resolution?

Tuesday 11 November 2025 ،
UNSC voted to adopt a resolution calling for Western Sahara autonomy under Morocco sovereignty, but prospects of peace are unclear yet. Alwaght- The United Nations has adopted a resolution calling for autonomy of the Western Sahara in Morocco, calling it the best solution to put an end to the old te ...
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Trump Struggles to Escape Epstein Scandal
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Trump Struggles to Escape Epstein Scandal

Wednesday 19 November 2025 ،
Trump’s relations with abuser Epstein has provided the Democrats with a lever to push him against the wall. Alwaght- The case that for months has sunken the Trump administration into a deep challenge has once again grown controversial. After Democratic opponents of Trump revealed the president's ...
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Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?
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Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?

Saturday 22 November 2025 ،
US approves sale of F-35 to Saudi Arabia, but question remain if this deal a game-changer to Riyadh and the region. Alwaght- Washington DC in the day of the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit more than ever was a scene of a political show; red carpet rolled out in the White House, po ...
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Has Peace between Turkey and PKK Run into a Deadlock?
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Has Peace between Turkey and PKK Run into a Deadlock?

Tuesday 2 December 2025 ،
After PKK’s announcement of disarming, the process seems on hold as Kurds expect Ankara to do its turn. Alwaght- The peace process between the Turkish government and the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) that after years of a stalemate showed signs of revival is now again running into deep questions and ...
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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Threaten Critical Ceasefire
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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Threaten Critical Ceasefire

Sunday 7 December 2025 ،
On Sunday, Israeli strikes targeted eastern Maghazi camp in central Gaza ALWAGHT- On Sunday, Israeli strikes targeted eastern Maghazi camp in central Gaza, while its military conducted demolition operations in the eastern and southern parts of the enclave, breaching the ceasefire. Israeli military ...
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Deep Rift in Israeli Army Leadership
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Deep Rift in Israeli Army Leadership

Tuesday 9 December 2025 ،
A dispute between Israel’s security minister and top general has escalated into a significant confrontation over postwar authority and military control ALWAGHT- A dispute between Israel's security minister and top general has escalated into a significant confrontation over postwar authority and ...
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US Tanker Seizure Brings War Clouds Lower on the Caribbean
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US Tanker Seizure Brings War Clouds Lower on the Caribbean

Saturday 13 December 2025 ،
The US steps up hostility on Venezuela despite Caracas resolve to defend national sovereignty. Alwaght- After military deployment and closure of Venezuelan airspace, the US has now seized a tanker, taking a new step to direct confrontation with Caracas. The US President Donald Trump on Wednesday an ...

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Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.